Residents cite safety, aesthetics as top downtown Gilroy concerns
Business and city leaders have embarked on a “Jumpstart Downtown” campaign this year that plans to clean up blight along the Monterey Street corridor and assist property owners with reduced permitting fees.
New businesses slated to open this year include a group of breweries and...
Free Comic Book Day returns to downtown Gilroy store
Caldwell’s Comics & Cards, 7483 Monterey St. in downtown Gilroy, is one of thousands of comic book shops around the world that will participate in Free Comic Book Day on May 6.
The store will be open from 11am to 6pm.
Each year, participating stores give...
Trolley tours wine country in style
With more than 50 bonded wineries in southern Santa Clara County, there are plenty of reasons to keep your wine purchases local.
Morgan Hill residents Heather Gallegos and Christina Perez have been friends for over 30 years and have done lots of international travel. With...
DA awards $60K to community groups
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen on June 9 awarded $60,000 in grants to community organizations combating racial inequity.
Fourteen organizations received funding from the third annual racial justice grant program following a series of social justice reforms in 2020. A total of $160,000...
Allstate named premier agency
As a business leader and involved citizen in the Morgan Hill area, Allstate exclusive agency owner Temo Soto has been designated an Allstate Premier Agency for 2014. This designation is for outstanding business performance and commitment to putting customers at the center of his agency’s work. “The Premier Agency designation is not just about Temo’s successful business results,” said John Stolte, regional sales leader for Allstate Insurance Company in California. “The honor also demonstrates Temo’s commitment in being accessible to customers and using knowledge to help ensure customers have the insurance products they need to protect themselves and their family.” For more information, visit Temo Soto’s agency at 105 W. Main Ave. in Morgan Hill or call (408) 779-0055.
Grant helps expand childcare services in Gilroy
A grant of $1,749,800 from the Valley Health Foundation will help the YMCA of Silicon Valley expand and enhance childcare services for families in Gilroy.
Specifically, the grant—funded through Santa Clara County’s Childcare Expansion Grant Program—will support the renovation of the Gavilan College Child Development...
Business briefs: Material Pleasure grand opening
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